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October 29, 2021Today Marks the 9th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy - 9 Years Ago Today
Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey on October 29, 2012, and slowly moved inland, wreaking havoc on coastal areas and creating severe power outages.
At least 182 people were killed in the United States as a result of the storm and its aftermath, and lives in the Tri-State area were forever changed.The Iconic Roller Coaster in Seaside Heights
Sandy is still the most expensive natural disaster to strike the New York/New Jersey area.
The hurricane is responsible for at least 48 deaths in New York and 12 in New Jersey, as well as $71 billion in damage across the United States. Parts of our community are still recuperating nine years later, and there are images that will never leave us.
This Mantoloking home was knocked off its foundation by Superstorm Sandy (Photo by FEMA)
In accounts of the storm's aftermath in Ocean County, Ortley Beach was dubbed "Ground Zero." Following the hurricane, the township's north beach section was completely destroyed. Many homes were completely destroyed by the waves, while others suffered major water damage.
The topography of beach areas has changed considerably, with many properties being elevated to five to eight feet or more to meet flood insurance requirements as a result of state funding.SUPERSTORM SANDY AFTERMATH
It's hard to think that Superstorm Sandy slammed onto the Jersey Shore nine years ago. For many, life has resumed some sense of normalcy. Home repairs have been completed, and regular routines have resumed.
Others, on the other hand, have yet to return home. Some have given up completely, abandoning their homes or putting what had been their little piece of heaven on the market in the hopes that someone will come along and buy it so they can put the storm behind them once and for all.Many restaurants and businesses were severely impacted, and it took many months for them to reopen. Some stores never reopened. Thanks to state grants and numerous volunteer groups that assisted in their mediation, many homes were restored or rebuilt. Years later, the event's memories and pain still linger.
Parts of our community are still recuperating nine years later, and there are images that will never leave us.
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- This Mantoloking home was knocked off its foundation by Superstorm Sandy (Photo by FEMA)
